In Grand Forks, North Dakota, the median home price is $297,315, compared with the North Dakota median of $289,490; median household income is $68,075; the population is 72,923; schools rate 5.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 274.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 15.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Grand Forks at a glance
Population
72,923
Median Household Income
$68,075
Typical Home Value
$297,315
School District Rating
5.8
Violent Crime Rate
274.2
Avg Commute Time
15.8
About Grand Forks
Grand Forks has a population of 72,923. The median home value is $297,315, 3% above the North Dakota median. Median household income is $68,075 (11% below the North Dakota median). The most populated towns are Grand Forks, Mekinock, and Larimore.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Grand Forks
51 towns, by population.
- Grand Forks59,042 pop.
- Mekinock2,221 pop.
- Larimore1,240 pop.
- Thompson1,138 pop.
- Northwood1,046 pop.
- Brenna929 pop.
- Allendale595 pop.
- Grand Forks590 pop.
- Rye472 pop.
- Hegton371 pop.
- Manvel368 pop.
- Walle352 pop.
- Emerado346 pop.
- Gilby322 pop.
- Fairfield280 pop.
- Ferry237 pop.
- Blooming235 pop.
- Michigan209 pop.
- Falconer203 pop.
- Arvilla188 pop.
- Avon159 pop.
- Turtle River155 pop.
- Lakeville149 pop.
- Union143 pop.
- Oakville132 pop.
- Americus130 pop.
- Levant125 pop.
- Moraine124 pop.
- Reynolds116 pop.
- Washington111 pop.
- Elm Grove100 pop.
- Johnstown99 pop.
- Gilby87 pop.
- Inkster85 pop.
- Logan Center83 pop.
- Pleasant View78 pop.
- Grace77 pop.
- Chester75 pop.
- Northwood74 pop.
- Larimore63 pop.
- Niagara59 pop.
- Strabane55 pop.
- Wheatfield47 pop.
- Bentru41 pop.
- Elkmount37 pop.
- Inkster27 pop.
- Agnes24 pop.
- Loretta24 pop.
- Niagara24 pop.
- Lind22 pop.
- Plymouth14 pop.
County rankings in North Dakota
Every county in North Dakota, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- Counties With the Best School Ratings
- Counties With the Highest Household Income
- Counties With the Shortest Commute
- Counties Where Homes Sell Fastest
Grand Forks at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Grand Forks?
- Grand Forks has a population of 72,923 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Grand Forks?
- The median home value in Grand Forks is $297,315. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Grand Forks?
- Median household income in Grand Forks is $68,075 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Grand Forks in?
- Grand Forks is in North Dakota.
- How many towns are in Grand Forks?
- Grand Forks contains 51 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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